Arrow Electronics, Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement pursuant to which Arrow will acquire all of the assets and operations of the RF, Wireless and Power Division of Richardson Electronics, Ltd..

Richardson RFPD is a leading value-added global component distributor and provider of engineered solutions serving the global radio frequency ("RF") and wireless communications market. The product set includes solutions for infrastructure and wireless networks, power management and alternative energy markets. The company has a presence in many markets including wireless infrastructure, digital broadcast, microwave radio, military and aerospace, and satellite communications. The company has a line card of more than 80 leading RF and wireless component manufacturers that includes RF power transistors, passive and connector products, low-power components, amplifiers, digital broadcast components. Richardson RFPD offers its customers an array of value-added services and engineered solutions to meet their needs.